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Springfield seeks government academy applications

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The city of Springfield is accepting applications through Feb. 20 for its Municipal Government Academy, which familiarizes citizens with city functions to help them become civically engaged.

The free academy’s 11-week spring session begins Feb. 26; classes will be at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at different locations.

The first class – a dinner program entitled “An Evening with your Mayor and City Council” – is 6–8:30 p.m. at Cooper Tennis Complex.

The program offers presentations on various city departments and tours of city facilities to teach citizens about city government structures and functions. Graduates are encouraged to take active roles in local government by volunteering for boards and commissions.

Classes are limited to Springfield and Greene County residents. Interested participants can contact the city’s planning and development department at (417) 864-1037 or download an application from the city’s Web site, www.springfieldmo.gov/university.

About 12 applications have been received so far, according to Marcia Chism of the planning and development department, and space is limited to 30 participants.

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